Hobart and Andrean are an even 5-5 against one another since May of 2018, but likely not for long. The Hobart Brickies will be playing at home against the Andrean Fighting 59ers at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Hobart will be looking to keep their 14-game home win streak dating back to last season alive.
Hobart's pitching crew heads into the contest hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Wednesday. They blew past Hammond Central 13-0. The high-scoring effort was just what Hobart needed considering they were shutout in their previous game.
Morgan Ellenberger and Ella Hornak made a big impact while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Ellenberger struck out nine batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). Meanwhile, Hornak struck out six batters over two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). At bat, Ellenberger went 3-for-3 with four RBI, two runs, and a double, while Hornak scored a run while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Keirys Click and Nora Hornak did most of the damage at the plate: Click scored two runs while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances, while Hornak scored a run while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances. Payton Michael was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, Andrean scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Wednesday. They put the hurt on Portage with a sharp 18-0 win. The victory was familiar territory for Andrean who now have six in a row.
Like Hobart, Andrean also got a great game from a two-way player: Sadie Drousias. She didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits over four innings pitched. Drousias was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-3.
In other batting news, Andrean let Maggie Voliva and Gracie Wardingley loose on the outfield. Voliva went 2-for-3 with five RBI, a stolen base, and a run, while Wardingley went 3-for-3 with three RBI, a triple, and a run. Another player making a difference was Jayci Alba, who scored two runs while going 1-for-2.
Hobart is on a roll lately: they've won 11 of their last 14 matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 15-6 record this season. As for Andrean, their win bumped their record up to 19-4.
Friday's match will be a test for both team's pitchers. Hobart hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .362. However, it's not like Andrean struggles in that department as they've averaged .380. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Hobart might still be hurting after the 9-1 defeat they got from Andrean when the teams last played back in May of 2023. Can Hobart avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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